Celebrate Evanston's iconic businesses!
Our legacy businesses have been operating in Evanston for 20+ years and preserve our economic and cultural fabric. Meet the long-standing businesses that have helped keep Evanston unique!
Legacy Business Bounce Back Promotion
Thank you for participating in the promotion and making it a smashing success. Evanstonians spent over $30,000 at legacy businesses during the month of September!
Nominate the businesses you love!
Help identify additional legendary businesses across Evanston that contribute to our living heritage and sense of place.
It’s more than business
The Legacy Business Alliance celebrates, advocates for, and helps retain Evanston’s living heritage as embodied through the legendary businesses that make Evanston unique, as well as mentors and nurtures new and aspiring businesses.